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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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